"TNT has explored the possibility of an updated version of Dallas for several years, but it wasn't until we read Cynthia Cidre's outstanding pilot script that we knew we had the foundation for a great new series," said Michael Wright, executive vice president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "It is incredibly exciting to see both new and familiar characters in the hands of a dream cast under the guidance of the enormously talented Cidre and Mike Robin. We couldn't be more pleased with how Dallas has come together."

The network has also launched a new site featuring some photos and other downloads, with the promise of first-looks and behind-the-scenes add-ons forthcoming.

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This is great! Iknow several of the actors that are on the Pilot episode. The Chief of Police for Methodist Health System, Robert Johnson is on it too. Hes great. Love it when area actors are cast. He rocks.

I am a really big fan of Dallas, I would watch it faithfully every friday night, I only wish that they would have something for Knots Landing, Falcon Crest, Dynasty. for those are my favorites also.They were my weekly programs.

I was just a kid when Dallas was on originally. I watched a re-run or two a few weeks ago, and is it just me or was the acting just really bad on that show? I know it was popular back in the day, but it did not age well. Unwatchable comes to mind. Just my 2 cents though.

TCM should hangdog its network head out of this one. They are a solid network with solid films. And, that beefcake Robert Osbourne. All he has to do is start talking about the history and behind the scenes, and I'm ringing wet!

Interesting to see that when you thumb through the virtual slide show on the new show's site, it's the new Dallas -- complete with completed convention center hotel -- and not the Dallas of yesteryear.

I loved Good Guys, it stinks it was cancelled...blame a stupid, fickle public.

I will say I am excited about a Dallas reboot, hoping it actually captures the city for what it is today and not some imaginary version, seeing its on TNT, it may actually have a chance to grow and flourish..

I grew up on it. The first season was the best -- it still holds up pretty well today. The first season was also shot throughout the Dallas area. Season 2 onward not so much, except for the annual Ewing BBQ. It got progressively worse and outrageous (in a bad way) over the seasons.

He may or may not get any additional return beyond the $235,000. It depends on how long the show stays (the agreement with the city, as explained by Janis Burklund anyway, required Matthews to give up the studio space for free for six months in exchange for the $235,000, so if the show doesn't last six months, his return is limited to the $235,000 from the city... and, presumably, he has money at risk since he owns the building and got it this far into a studio.... albeit with an earlier $100K from the city).